Diploma in Social Economy, doctoral studies in Economics, post-doc in Social and Business Ecology at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Univ.-Doz. Dr; founder and director of the Austrian Institute for Sustainable Development, scientific coordinator of the Austrian Business Academy for Sustainable Development, representative for specialised scientific tasks at the Upper Austrian Future Academy; he has directed about 110 projects on the application of sustainability in business, administration and politics since 1997. Focus on the economy of resilience, sustainability management, technology/society interface and sustainable lifestyles.

Strong interest in supporting people, regions and businesses in order to jointly create a better and more secure future.